Local news anchors discuss final preparation to open Stratosphere while visuals of tower under construction and cranes installing final signage and marquee; news anchor reports from Stratosphere days before opening; letters from sign on ground before being installed; rollercoaster tested prior to opening; news anchor reports from helicopter while showing views fo the coaster on top of Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news anchor discusses various county and city rules which may limit tower height; Clark County meets in a special session to discuss using state law to declare the tower a public nuisance based on height; City Council to vote and make final decision. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
B-roll footage of Mirage, Flamingo, Stardust, Circus Circus, Riviera, Sands, and the illustrated depot map at Flamingo (all taken during daytime). Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
B-roll of Hard Rock Hotel sign; Exterior of Pink Taco restaurant sign, workers in the back of house and kitchen areas; Signs of businesses near UNLV campus on Maryland Parkway including Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Chipotle, Carl's Jr., Einstein Bros. Bagels, Moose's Beach House Bar and Grill, Freakin' Frog, and In-N-Out. Original media BetacamSP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the UNLV TV Audiovisual Collection (UA-00098) – Digitized audiovisual material file.
"Polish Maverick" advertisement for Bob Stupak's Vegas World (first audio only, then audio and video, cuts off abruptly); second advertisement for Taiwanese acrobats, jugglers, and gynamist performance at Aladdin Theater. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's desire to clear area next to Vegas World for construction of Stupak Tower (Stratosphere); Stupak threatened use of eminent domain to clear surrounding park and Meadows Village homes; interview clips of local residents who would be impacted by eviction . Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
"Practice session night before game" Bob Stupak plays basketball inside a gym; Stupak shooting free throws inside Madison Square Garden before the game; NY-One coverage of Stupak during the Globetrotter game; Stupak poses with $100,000 donation check. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
News anchor reports on Frank Hawkins and Nicole Stupak's rival candidacy; discussion about Bob Stupak's financing of the private eye in attempt to boost his daughter's campaign; Stratosphere Tower construction; Stupak as actor; Stupak the Game; interview clips with Bob Stupak throughout. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Christmas music plays while guests talk with one another; Phyllis McGuire shows a crystal Eiffel Tower to guests; people sing Christmas songs karaeoke-style; Phyllis McGuire sings; others sing while guests dance; concludes with Bob Stupak and Phyllis McGuire singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Text scroll of information about Bob Stupak and his relation to the Stratosphere Corporation; noting he is the only individual licensed as a controlling person as defined by Gaming Control Act; Bob's presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with the Board; Bob Stupak speaks directly to camera explaining his knowledge of the stock and financial situation; ends with information asking fellow shareholders and interested parties to contact the Board Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.